Question

in the absence of the command security officer, those positional duties and responsibilities should be deferred to what two individuals?

a) weapons officer and communications officer
b) top secret control officer and communications officer
c) chief master-at-arms and top secret control officer
d) chief master-at-arms and weapons officer

Explanation:

Identify the regulatory guidance

According to standard United States Navy security regulations and the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM), the Command Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for the administration of the command's information, personnel, and physical security programs.

Determine the delegation of duties

In the absence of the Command Security Officer, the physical security and law enforcement duties are deferred to the Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA), while the classified information security and control duties are deferred to the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO).

Match with the given options

The combination of the Chief Master-at-Arms and the Top Secret Control Officer corresponds to option C.

Answer:

• A) Weapons Officer and Communications Officer
• B) Top Secret Control Officer and Communications Officer
• C) Chief Master-at-Arms and Top Secret Control Officer (Correct answer)
• D) Chief Master-at-Arms and Weapons Officer